Leil Selichot 1987 / סליחות 5747
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 5747 occurred on .
Selichot or slichot (Hebrew: סליחות) are Jewish penitential poems and prayers, especially those said in the period leading up to the High Holidays, and on Fast Days. In the Ashkenazic tradition, it begins on the Saturday night before Rosh Hashanah. If, however, the first day of Rosh Hashanah falls on Monday or Tuesday, Selichot are said beginning the Saturday night prior to ensure that Selichot are recited at least four times.
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Dates for Leil Selichot
| Holiday | Starts | Ends | Hebrew Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leil Selichot 1984 | 25 Elul 5744 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1985 | 21 Elul 5745 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1986 | 23 Elul 5746 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1987 | 25 Elul 5747 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1988 | 21 Elul 5748 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1989 | 23 Elul 5749 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1990 | 25 Elul 5750 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1991 | 21 Elul 5751 |
References
- The Jewish Holidays: A Guide & Commentary (paid link)
- Rabbi Michael Strassfeld
- “Selichot of the High Holidays” in Wikipedia: The Free Encyclopedia
- Wikimedia Foundation Inc.
Books (paid links)
The Jewish Holidays
by Michael Strassfeld
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